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Heads up, Canadian Amex Platinum cardholders! Big changes are coming to your lounge access perks, but not for a few years. Starting January 1, 2027, your unlimited access to Plaza Premium and Priority Pass lounges will be replaced with a limited number of visits. You'll get 6 visits per calendar year to Plaza Premium lounges and 6 visits to Priority Pass lounges.
Why does this matter? Well, if you're a frequent traveler who relies on those lounge visits for free food, drinks, and a quiet place to relax, you'll need to start planning your lounge strategy. This change is likely due to overcrowding in lounges, which is becoming a bigger issue. Amex seems to be trying to balance card benefits with the actual cost and availability of lounge access.
While 2027 seems far away, it's a good reminder that credit card perks can change! Keep an eye on your card benefits and adjust your travel strategies accordingly to maximize your rewards. It may be worth investigating other cards that may have similar benefits if you are a heavy lounge user.
Why This Matters for Your Strategy
News in the points-and-miles world moves fast, and promotional changes often have a short window. If this announcement affects a card or program you hold, log into your awardtrail dashboard to check your current benefit usage, bonus progress, and whether a transfer or redemption makes sense right now — before terms change.
As a general rule: transfer points only when you have a specific redemption in mind — transfers are almost always one-way and non-reversible. If you're unsure of the value, check our redemption guides before acting.
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